Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 826,996); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy A36
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $799
- Better portability (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A36 — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 826996 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 82.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $469. Samsung Galaxy A36 was $469 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.